Introduction: Endometriosis is chronic estrogen dependent disease that causes the formation and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This can cause serious health related problems, such as moderate to severe pain and infertility. Many women with endometriosis suffer form chronic pain. Pain can causes stress and fear which can lead to anxiety and depression. The late diagnosis can lead to constant or recurrent symptoms of the disease that can negatively impact the health and quality of life of woman with endometriosis. Purpose: The purpose of the diploma work is to describe endometriosis and explore what is quality of life of women with endometriosis. Methods: In the diploma work was used the descriptive method of work with a review of professional and scientific literature in the field of endometriosis and quality of life of women with endometriosis. To search for literature, we visited databases Medline and CHINAL, and search base PubMed and COBBIS.si.. Literature that was used in diploma work was published between 2013 and 2023. Results: Endometriosis is gynecological disease that affects approximately 10% of women. Main problem of endometriosis is pain, its intensity and frequency of occurrence. Chronic pelvic pain and dysmenorrhea most commonly result in reduced quality of life in the area of sexuality, establishing and maintaining social relationships and performing in daily tasks and activities. Chronic pain often has a negative impact on academic, social, psychological and physical position of women and also has negative impact on women's mental health. Acceptance of illness and pain contributes to improved quality of life. Discussion and conclusion: Symptoms of endometriosis, mainly pain has a negatively impact on women's professional, social, mental and physical functioning and health of woman. Pain significantly negatively impacts quality of life, everyday activities and sexuality. Early comprehensive care, early diagnosis and treatment of the disease aim to improve the quality of life of women with endometriosis.
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